Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
sardonically	21	21
sardonyx	19	19
sardonyxes	21	21
sarkily	14	14
sarky	11	11
sartorially	15	15
sashay	10	10
sashayed	13	13
sashaying	16	16
sashays	11	11
sassaby	12	12
sassily	10	10
sassy	7	7
satanically	19	19
satay	7	7
satays	8	8
satiably	14	14
satiety	9	9
satiny	9	9
satirically	18	18
satisfactorily	23	23
satisfactory	20	20
satisfy	12	12
satisfying	18	18
satisfyingly	23	23